It was reported on December 1, 1922 in the Sentinel, “Excitement
reigned for a short time Wednesday when the fire alarm sounded and it was
reported that the residence of Mr. D.W. Peace was on fire. The fire department
quickly responded but the blaze was extinguished before their arrival. A coal
had dropped from the range and burned a hole through the floor and would have
resulted in a serious fire but for its early discovery.”
I have a picture of this home in my book. Prior to it being
known as the home of D.W. Peace, the structure was the Spring Street School
which opened its doors in 1881.
The home was located on the corner of Spring and Campbellton
Streets.
Today, this location is home to the United States Post Office
in Douglasville. Pictured is a Glenwood stove dated to 1922.
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